摘要 |
A method of sterilisation of valve components. The method comprises providing one or more valve components -which are suitable for use in aerosol dispensing apparatus -and subjecting at least part of the one or more valve components to sterilisation means selected from one or more of radiation sterilisation means; chemical sterilisation means; and/or heat sterilisation means. The means of sterilisation include, gamma radiation, electron beam radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, autoclave, dry-heat, ozone, bleach, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, ortho-phthalaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, x-rays, subatomic particles and/or UV radiation. |